Development Assistant (Remote)

Laudato Si Movement•Austin, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Development Assistant provides essential administrative and organizational support to the Development team. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations by managing schedules, organizing files, supporting task management in Zoho, and assisting with grant-related activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Endorses and embodies LSM values and the Laudato Si’ paradigm in behavior and words; comfortable supporting and working in a faith-based environment.
1–2 years of administrative, development, or nonprofit experience preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and comfort learning new software (Zoho experience a plus).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
Interest in nonprofit development and fundraising.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Project Management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, including calendar management and reminders.
Prepare meeting items, take notes, and send minutes.
Manage document saving, organization, and version control.
Oversee tracking and organization in Zoho Projects/CRM.
Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to ensure the timely completion of projects.
Assist in managing simple workflows for recurring activities.
Assist in tracking grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
Support the preparation and organization of grant materials and attachments.
Identify potential funders for LSM by conducting donor research and doing donor write-ups.
Write some grant applications and/or grant reports with the support of the Senior Director of Development.
Draft and edit routine acknowledgement letters and basic donor communications.
Coordinate with staff and partners as needed to gather information or documents.